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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 925.20 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 925.20 and 583.20 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 925.20 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/925.20 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 925.20 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 539,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,576.64/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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